CHECKLEY, James (Jim)
Passed away peacefully at Korumburra Hospital, aged 87.
Loving husband of Marie (dec.).
Father to Steven and Jackie, Cheryl, Heather and Peter.
Grandfather to Luke, Kane, Adam, Simon, Nick, Ben and partners.
Great grandfather to Kai, Lola, Jasmine, Lexi, Cove, Cecilia and Abbey.
Mum and Dad together again.
Funeral NoticeDeepest sympathy to you all at the passing of Uncle Jimmy.
August 23, 2021So sad to hear uncle jimmy passed away I loved his visits to maryvale private hospital
August 23, 2021
Dads twin
From Kym mark travey and our familiesRest In Peace Jim, a lifetime of memories of a wonderful man who picked up cans of milk during my childhood then the tanker driver who came to our dairy farm to collect the milk. A true gentleman who loved a chat and had an amazing memory of farmers and their farms.
August 23, 2021To Steve, Cheryl, Heather, Peter and families,
Please know that we are thinking of you all.John and Debbie Mackie.
August 23, 2021To Steven, Cheryl, Heather, Peter and families, love and prayers to you all with the passing of Jimmy a dear brother in law and uncle our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
August 24, 2021
Love
Helen Checkley and family.Jim was the best neighbour ever and had many great stories to tell. Thinking of all the family he leaves behind. Adam and Tori Martin
August 24, 2021A very good neighbour at Ruby. Lots of help & advice given with his inimitable sense of humour. A great raconteur from a life well lived.
August 24, 2021Steven, Cheryl, Heather & Peter our thoughts are with you & yours at this sad time.
Marilyn & Tony Varone
August 24, 2021Lots of wonderful memories of a great ex neighbor, you were one of the best!
August 24, 2021
Always remember the great times & stories.
Hope there’s plenty of hunting and fishing in heaven.
Love Jenny GurneyTo Steve,Jackie,Cheryl,Heather,Peter and families.Jim was a work mate,hunting mate,fishing mate,and a great mate.He will be sadly missed. Whacker Pam Russell Tracy and Families
August 24, 2021Deepest sympathy to the Checkley family on the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful person and a pleasure to have worked with. A true family man who will be now be reunited with his lovely wife Marie. I am sure that the memories you have of him will help you through this time. Another tanker driver in the sky.
Rest in peace.Regards Gail Tomlin
August 24, 2021Happy memories of you Jim when I worked in the Korumburra milk factory laboratory.
August 25, 2021
You would bring a milk sample from your tanker up for bacteria testing along with your other driver colleagues. There was a lot of laughter and banter which made a happy workplace.So sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing!
August 25, 2021
Love to Steve, Cheryl,heather and Peter.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time!! He always reminded me so much of dad!!
Tracey and family xxSo sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing. Many fond memories of earlier years. Keep chasing those deer up there Jim and cutting that wood.
August 26, 2021
Sympathy to all the family from Peter and Ingrid West and familyGreat neighbour for many years while growing up, great man! Thoughts are with Jim’s family at this time.
August 29, 2021Lovely memories of Jim and my Dad Reg and our family of Kemp’s . Condolences to all the family .
August 29, 2021Deepest sympathy to all Jimmy’s family and friends.
He lived a full and adventurous life.
He was always a larger than life figure for me.
I have many fond memories of his tales and exploits.
Always enthusiastic and on the go.
I was proud to call him my uncle.Love to all at this sad time.
Jennie Robovich nee Checkley
September 21, 2021Deepest sympathy to all Jim’s family and friends at this sad time.
September 21, 2021
A time for reflection on a well lived life.
Many treasured memories of my brother Jim
Love from Canter (Eric) and Kath
Loved uncle to Sue.Very sad to hear of Jim’s passing today. Would’ve loved to have been able to pay my respects. He was a legendary bloke and I always looked forward to having him come in and regale me with old hunting tales from days gone by. He’ll be well missed.
October 20, 2021
Deepest condolences to the family.So sad to hear of your passing Jim, had planned trips up your way but covid stopped that. 20 years straight duck hunting at Warrawidgee is so fondly remembered. So many stories of trucking and hunting. You are a legend.
December 17, 2021